Dominion Energy expands Assistance Program for small businesses
May 1, 2024
Dominion Energy South Carolina has expanded the eligibility and increased the award amount in the EnergyShare for Small Businesses program, which provides energy bill relief to eligible small businesses, nonprofits,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, entrepreneurship, on-the-move
Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney JeBria Wilson
May 1, 2024
Attorney JeBria K. Wilson is joining the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. A prosecutor with experience in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitors Office,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
The Great Cicada Uprising
May 1, 2024
By Tom Poland Its exoskeleton brings the creature in Alien to mind. It’s armed with needle-sharp claws and glistens as if waxed. It bristles with filaments like stinging nettle,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: life, on-the-move, the-arts
Colliers promotes Amy Fowler to Marketing Coordinator in Columbia office
May 1, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of Amy Fowler to the position of Marketing Coordinator in the Columbia office. Fowler has excelled during her two years as a Marketing…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Forge Search strengthens service to growing international client base, adds recruiter Noemi Prinoth
May 1, 2024
Noemi Prinoth has joined Greenville-based Forge Search + Consulting as a recruiter after relocating from Italy to Greenville, SC. Prinoth began her career with internships in television and journalism, eventually…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: employment, employment-agencies, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
McKay Firm senior partner marks fifteen years of being Listed with Super Lawyers®
May 1, 2024
The McKay Firm announced that Julius W. “Jay” McKay, II has been listed in the 2024 edition of Super Lawyers® as a “top rated Health Care attorney in Columbia, South…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, law, on-the-move
Gautham Gondi, M.D. joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
May 1, 2024
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced the addition of Dr. Gautham Gondi to the team as of May 1st, 2024. Dr. Gondi joins us from OrthoVirgina in Lynchburg where he…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
13 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2024
Reid T. Sherard Makes Seventh Appearance on Top 25: South Carolina Super Lawyers List Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is once again well-represented in the latest edition of Super Lawyers, the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Kevin Brown to chair South Carolina’s premier association for manufacturers
May 1, 2024
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Kevin Brown, Senior Vice President of Global Operations for the Textile Division at Milliken & Company, as the chair of the organization’s…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Colliers South Carolina Report: Hospitality Market Updates
April 30, 2024
Columbia With 685 rooms currently under construction, Columbia’s hospitality market is well-positioned for the market resurgence expected in 2025. This expected resurgence is driven by continued…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Cayce Fire Dept. to unveil Therapy Horse on May 2
April 30, 2024
Cayce Fire Department Kicks Off Midlands Gives Campaign by introducing SC’s First Registered Fire Department Therapy Horse The Cayce Fire Department (CFD) is launching their Midlands Gives campaign request by…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: conversations, government, life, media, on-the-move
Shanon Peake of Smith Robinson named to Rising Stars List by S.C. Super Lawyers
April 30, 2024
South Carolina Super Lawyers has named Smith Robinson attorney Shanon Peake to its 2024 “Rising Stars” list. Shanon’s practice with the firm focuses on a wide variety of civil litigation…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Firm founder again honored in “Super Lawyers” directory
April 30, 2024
For the 17th consecutive year, Lewis Babcock co-founder Keith Babcock has been selected to the South Carolina “Super Lawyers” list of leading attorneys. Mr. Babcock has practiced in South Carolina…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Four from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in 2024 Super Lawyers
April 30, 2024
The 2024 edition of “Super Lawyers” is out, and the national directory includes four employment law attorneys from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. The four, all of whom have been honored…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Bluestein, Newton and Sullivan all recognized again by SC Super Lawyers in 2024
April 30, 2024
A tradition of excellence was again recognized this year by South Carolina Super Lawyers®, as three partners at Bluestein Attorneys made the rating service’s 2024 list. They are: 1. Marti…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
14 Robinson Gray attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2024
April 30, 2024
Eleven attorneys with Robinson Gray law firm were named to the 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. One of them, member Betsy Gray, was again rated among the Top Ten…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
5 from Richardson Thomas included in latest “Super Lawyers” list
April 30, 2024
An overwhelming majority of the attorneys at Richardson Thomas are included in the just-released 2024 South Carolina “Super Lawyers” list and “Super Lawyers: Ones to Watch.” The honorees include Amy…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Five Callison Tighe attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers for 2024
April 30, 2024
Five Callison Tighe & Robinson attorneys – William Bert Brannon, Richard C. Detwiler, Demetri “Jim” Koutrakos, Michael W. Tighe, and Harry A. Dixon – were recognized by South Carolina Super…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Central Carolina Community Foundation’s eleventh annual Midlands Gives Day is on May 7
April 30, 2024
A record-breaking 607 nonprofit organizations are raising funds to make a difference in the Midlands. Midlands Gives Day, the highly anticipated 18-hour online giving event, returns on Tuesday, May 7.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities receives national programming accreditation
April 30, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public residential high school for the arts located in downtown Greenville, announced that it received a reaccreditation by the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Marc Oberdorff, Senior Tax Counsel with Pope Flynn, elected fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel
April 29, 2024
Marc Oberdorff, senior tax counsel at Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, government, law, on-the-move
SC7 Leader Mullikin and Senate President Alexander discuss SC7 Expedition
April 29, 2024
In this series of short videos running throughout the next few weeks, South Carolina leaders will briefly expound on their experiences along the trail during the fifth annual SOUTH CAROLINA…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
A Summer of Big Screen Magic: The Nick announces kids summer movies series
April 29, 2024
The Nick announces its newest offering for 2024: the Kids Summer Movies series! From June to July, families are invited to visit Columbia’s beloved nonprofit movie theater for a nostalgic…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: life, on-the-move, social-scene, the-arts
Moss Blachman to tell about being an Air Force intelligence officer in Vietnam
April 29, 2024
Moss Blachman looks every bit the academic he has been for nearly a half-century, but one thing stands out: His suit coat usually features a small Bronze Star lapel pin.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: life, military, on-the-move, veterans
Columbia Chamber and Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announce 2024 Small Business Champion winners
April 29, 2024
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and the Columbia Chamber are pleased to announce five businesses that have been selected to take part in the 2024 Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: chamber, on-the-move
CAMS’ Charley Truesdale earns Association Management Specialist designation
April 29, 2024
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced that Charley Truesdale, CMCA®, recently earned her Association Management Specialist (AMS®) designation. Charley has been with…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
April 29, 2024
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BOZA) Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Central Electric Power Cooperative CEO Rob Hochstetler honored by Rose-Hulman Alumni Association
April 29, 2024
Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. CEO Rob Hochstetler has been recognized with the highest honor bestowed by the alumni association of the prestigious Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Hochstetler is the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move
Frontline leaders unite at South Carolina’s 2024 Opioid & Addiction Summit
April 29, 2024
South Carolina will host the Governor’s Opioid and Addiction Summit April 30 and May 1, uniting stakeholders from various sectors to fortify the battle against addiction and opioid misuse. Held at the Columbia…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
Charleston Day in Columbia: Leaders forge strong connections with legislators at successful inaugural event
April 29, 2024
The City of Charleston proudly announces the success of its inaugural “Charleston Day in Columbia,” a pivotal event fostering important connections with legislators statewide. Spearheaded by Mayor William S. Cogswell,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Lexington High Student receives $40,000 Scholarship and Internship offer from Amazon
April 29, 2024
Camila Rivera de Jesús from Lexington High School has been named an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient. She will receive up to $40,000 over four years to pursue a degree…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
FTC makes good on threat to ban most non-competes
April 29, 2024
By Mark Bakker Maynard Nexsen Following a narrow 3-2 vote on party lines, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a sweeping final rule yesterday that – if it survives legal challenge…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: entrepreneurship, law, on-the-move
Department of Labor issues rule expanding overtime eligibility
April 29, 2024
By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule raising the salary thresholds for overtime pay exemptions. The new…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: employment, law, on-the-move
Columbia College Spring 2024 Commencement
April 26, 2024
“You are meant to do great things, and you will do them.” Graduation Speaker Savannah King shared words of power and promise for her fellow Class of 2024 graduates. She…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 13th-annual Guardians of the Night
April 26, 2024
Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 13th annual…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
A Conversation with Daniel Rickenmann – Mayor, City of Columbia
April 25, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, entrepreneurship, government, headlines, on-the-move, podcast
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s A Flock of Seagulls headed to Harbison Theatre this May!
April 25, 2024
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s A Flock of Seagulls A New Wave Legacy is on the path to Harbison Theatre! A Flock of Seagulls, the iconic new wave…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hospitality, life, local-industry, music, on-the-move, social-scene, the-arts
Clean energy investments strengthen South Carolina farms and small businesses
April 25, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Energy Costs and Expand Access to Cleaner Fueling Options In honor of Earth Day 2024, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Richland One announces finalists for top employee honors
April 25, 2024
Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon has announced the finalists for the district’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year Awards. “The finalists for these prestigious…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Two Richland One High Schools ranked among ‘Best High Schools’ in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Ranking
April 25, 2024
Two Richland One high schools have been named among the “Best High Schools” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 ranking. Dreher High School and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
New Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School principal announced
April 25, 2024
A familiar face will return to Lonnie B. Nelson as principal this summer. Dr. Maranda Hayward will become the new principal effective July 1. She will replace Dr. Twanisha Garner,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
The largest TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchisee group in the southeast acquires Charlotte & Rock Hill locations
April 25, 2024
Gray Fox Strategic is a holding company headquartered in Columbia and Greenville, SC, that owns twenty-three franchises across five different brands. The bulk of the portfolio consists of the local…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, retail
Nationally recognized Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Justin C. Lawlor
April 25, 2024
Attorney Justin C. Lawlor has joined the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. Lawlor graduated from the University of South Carolina’s School of Law.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Budweiser Clydesdales – Road closure, detours & parking
April 25, 2024
Chief Terrence Green would like to notify the Town of Lexington community that Main Street in downtown Lexington will be closed on Thursday, April 25, 2024, for the Budweiser Clydesdales.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hospitality, on-the-move, restaurant, retail
Lawyerlisa Life Care planning team grows
April 25, 2024
LawyerLisa, LLC is pleased to announce Elder Care Coordinator, Cassandra Ignatowicz, CDP has been promoted to Director of Care Coordination. Additionally, Robyn Young joins the team serving the Lowcountry as…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Tom Barkin of Federal Reserve Bank to speak at Small Business Week Breakfast
April 25, 2024
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is hosting a Small Business Week breakfast featuring President & CEO Tom Barkin of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on May 7, 2024.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: chamber, on-the-move
Marketing Minute: Unlocking the Power of Employee Advocacy
April 24, 2024
Marketing Minute by Mary Cullen, NP Strategy In today’s dynamic world, leveraging the power of employee advocacy can amplify your brand’s impact. NP Strategy Manager Mary Cullen shares how…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: advice, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Colliers Columbia Industrial Report: Vacancy drops with uptick in activity and developer interest
April 24, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2024 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Leasing activity was slower in the first quarter of 2024, however, tenant activity surged, creating optimism for…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Chernoff Newman wins district Gold ADDY and local Best of Social at AAF Awards ceremony
April 24, 2024
Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, received several accolades including a Gold ADDY for American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 3 and “Best of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Smith Robinson law firm names three members to new executive committee
April 24, 2024
Smith Robinson law firm has appointed three of its members to a newly formed executive committee. The members are: • Jonathan M. Robinson, who was also elected to continue in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
